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When I hear the term "drumstick," I visualize precisely that-a stick that is used to strike a drum (without, of course, I'm hungry, in which case I go another direction altogether). Simple, right? Wrong. A drumstick, or more accurately, a percussion mallet, is any object used to strike a drum or other percussion instrument in…

I can not tell you how many women I speak to that have regrets about going the traditional chemo-radiation route. I have heard tales of finger nails turning black and blue and periodically falling off, mouth and esophageal ulcers, rotting teeth, heart damage, nerve damage, diabetes, hair loss, blistering skin from radiation burns, weight loss,…

Cosplaying is not less than any other creative expression and like many others, it demands a level of expertise and experience for proper execution. You might just be the guy who buys a costume and goes to the party just for the fun and the company of likeminded fellows but if you really want to…

Eaves and awnings with sufficient reach are features I see lacking far too often on homes. Granted, one can argue that it's more often than not a matter of style or design. True, and I do not want this to come across sounding like it's a crime if your house does not have a 1…

The World's Strongest Material- 200 times stronger than Steel! Yet Flexible Conducts Electricity Better than Copper Grapene compares in significance with the Stone Age, Bronze Age and Iron Age. We will call Graphene the Graphene Age. Graphene is an allotrope (form) of carbon which consist of a single layer of carbon atomes. They form a…

Would you like to know how to rosin a violin bow well it's really easy, after you read this guide you should be able to rosin a violin bow in only a few minutes. There is just one thing that you will need to know before you rosin a violin bow and that that is…

The fireplace is a natural focal point in any room and is an ideal place to decoratively enhance in order to really liven up the room's atmosphere. In any room where there is a fireplace, people automatically tend to arrange furniture to focus on the fireplace. The natural beauty and deep seeded connection between humans…

Small Businesses are the true heroes of America and our best hope to pull us out of the current malaise. They face tough odds, sometimes risk it all, and yet look at 2010 and ask, “Are these times an unprecedented opportunity to mark my greatest achievement ever?” According to Empire Research, only 1 out of…

Bluetooth technology specifications a two-way, short-range radio link that enables communication between PCs, mobile phones, PDAs, and other computing, electronic, and home theater equipment. With Bluetooth, you can easily synchronize contact or calendar data between a PDA and laptop, talk on a hands-free phone, or print without cables. It is a cable replacement technology like…

There are quite a few different makes and models of the Igloo Ice Chest. There is the On The Go Series, the Office Series, and the Camping Series. And there is nothing worse than picking the wrong type, for the wrong occasion. There are 3 main series of Igloo Ice Chests: 1. On the Go:…

There is good news for the people who are crazy about science fiction movies. District 9 is now available on dish TV pay-per-view. This is the latest blockbuster film by renamed filmmaker Peter Jackson. To watch this movie you need to pay only US $ 4.99 for the standard definition version and if you want…

Many people who are considering doing some redecoration are forced to make the decision whether to hire an architect or an interior design firm. The truth is, these two careers can overlap in many ways, but there are some important differences. Before making a decision which type of professional to hire you should determine your…

When you say Germany, you instantly think about safe and modern roads, best cars in the world and all sorts of technological innovations. All these are the result of vast research and developments in the engineering and technology field made in Germany. So it's quite obvious for any student who looks for an engineering degree…

A detached retina is a condition whereby the retina peels away from the tissue that supports it. People who have only slight retinal detachment can often still see fairly well, but if the detachment progresses it can lead to total loss of vision in the affected eye. This condition can be expected to occur at…

Maximizing the insulation for your green home is the most important step you can take towards reducing the heating and cooling energy requirements of your home. Many options are available to you, such as fiberglass batt, rigid or blown-in insulation. Let's look at cellulose blown-in insulation, which, in my opinion, is one of the greenest…